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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

Their Interview.
Vicksburg, Mllliken's Bend, Memphis, etc,
each OF which brought TO mind past cxpe-
ricnce in camp and field
Near Memphis, one morning, q man in
one Of the companies was missing, and no
trace OF him could be found on the boat
The vessel had not been near shore since
the evening previous, when tho missing
mans comrade saw him alive and we'll
Upon the cabin deck Of the boat were
cots upon which were several sick men;
one OF these was delirious with ty-
phoi1 fever, and one night when the
nurses back was turned jumped over the
railing and was lost 10 the dark, seething
waters Of the Mississippi.
One evening just after nightfall the
lights OF Cairo came in sight, and pro-
duced strange thrill in the hearts OF the
little band Of Illinoisans aboard, why three
years before had come by that city on their
way 10 the enemy's country, but with what
fortune they were to return, no one could
say.
Every man was thrilled with delight as
he stepped from the boat at Cairo and once
more trod upon the soil Of his own beloved
State that had sent TO the front so many Of
its brave sons and given to the Nation
Lincoln and Grant Seldom does il fall
ute so much to the co untry's veal
Next day toward evening train Of stock
cars was boarded and the trip TO Camp
Butler started upon.
Early next morning from every farm
house and dwelling welcome was extended
by those within waving from door or win
dow some article of textile character.
A very few had flags, but the majority
had handkerchiefs or towels, and one old
Dutch woman from an upper story win
dow Haunted vigorously what seemed 70
be red flannel skirt
Camp Butler was reached in the after
noon, and as its gates were entered what
memories crowded upon the mind
Three years before, out Of this Enclosure,
marched an organization more than o
thousand strong; to-day it returns littlo
band of two hundred.
Where are the eight hundred missingf
Some of them have but recently come
from the enemy's prison pens and will yet
reach their friends in safety. Many, very
many, found graves beside the great river
in Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi, and others lie not far distant from
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30
EAssVIIIE CELEBRATION

Great preparations are being made
to celebrate the Fourth of July at Cass-
vile il way becoming to Young
America. The exercises are to be held
in beautiful grove Oh the banks Of the
Mississippi river. A splendid process
sion, with the Cassville Military Band
aud National representations, will marcel
through the principal streets Of the vii
lage to the grove, where the forenoon
will be occupied with a select program
of music, an Grafton by Mr.. William d.
McHugh of Galena, etc. In the after
noon there will be toasts and sports of
all kinds. In the evening there will be
grand ball in the new Concert Hall,
Erwin celebrated band of DEBORAH to
furnish the music
Everybody invited to come. The
Burlington railroad has reduced its
fare from all points to Cassville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

Old photograph.
moved OFT With what satisfaction each
man must have looked upon his servicei
Since his enlistment what momentous
events had transpiredl Three years of
weary, tedious, bloody war had dragged
out their sickenng length. Midsummer,
1862 - midsummer, 1861 What terrific
strife filed the gapi
Midsummer, 1852, found Mcclellan beat
en-, defeated in the Peninsular campaign
and his army at bay upon the James river
A little later Pope met overwhelming de-
feat in Northern Virginia; then, as little
relief came South Mountain and Antietam.
But in carly winter followed tho dis
astrous defeat Of fredericksburg that in
angurated the dark and dismal winter of
lS62-3-the dreariest time of the war for
the Union Gauss.
But with the spring Of 1883 came better
outlook, and there followed Vicksburg and
Gettysburg the tide turned and re-
manned steadily against the Confederates
till the end two years later-and Chata-
nooga closed a most successful year for the
Nation.
The determined advance of the army of
the Potomac in the early spring Of 1864,
through the bloody way OF the wilderness,
Spottsylvania and Cold Harbor and it's per-
sistent stay about Petersburg and Rich
mond, showed that the great North had at
last realized its own tremendous power.
In the latter half of the year, Atlanta and
the ''March to the Sea" and Shcridan's mar
velous successes in the Shenandoah Valley,
gave evidence that the Confederacy of the
proud spirited Southerners was already
topping: but il any further manifestation
Of its speedy downfall was needed this
came with the browning victory Of the
year at Nashville, under the unequaled
Thomas.
Prompt and energetic action in February,
1865 gave US Charleston, where was fired
the first shot, and in April Mobile, Peters
burg, Richmond and Appomattoxl But
April 1865, the month that witnessed com
plete Union success and the ending of the
war, saw also the whole land overwhelmed
with sorrow because the one to whom
above all others was due the most for the
final fortunate contamination, was slain
by an assassin's bullet.
All these things had transpired since
enlistment, three years before Doubt,
disaster, distrust in June, July and Au-
gust, 1s63-then the enrolment Of ''six
hundred thousand more" brave men,
among whom was the little band now NOV
ing of with CHEEKY hearts and quick,
elastic tread--their faces turned home
ward.
The change in organization again brought
the writer into the hospital department, and
he cheerfuily resumed his duties. But the
men had become so Injured to camp and
field that they suffered little Inconvenience
from any Irregularities encountered; hence
there was little sickness.
Near camp was family with whom the
writer became quite friendly. They werc
kind enough to loan him books to read, and
on more than ono occasion when they were
away he, with companion, by invitation
slept in the house. Some of the friends of
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In CAMP and FIELD.
A Medical Mans Memory Of Wartime.
BE @. b. sOHSsoN.
Copyrighted, fss7. b. zzs 4 r. KeE,orc HssssDo.
psv Company

SECTION xxI.-SURRENDER OF THE
C0NFEDERATE ARMIEs--4NCIDENT
ATTENDING THE CLOSE OF THE
LAST CAMPAIGN.
AT the opening of the spring campaign
in 1865, the four main armies Of the Con-
federates were: Army Of Northern Vir-
ginia, under General Robert e. Lee, occu-
pied in the defense Of Richmond and Pc.
tersburg; Army OF the Tennessee, under
General Joseph Z. Johnston, confronting
Sherman in the Carolinas; Army Of the
Trans Mississippi, under General e Kirby
Smith, with headquarters at Shreveport,
La, and Army of Alabama, under General
Richard Taylor, principally at Mobile, Ala.
The Army of Northern Virginia surren-
dered April 9 to General Grant at Apo
mattox; the Army of the Tennessee sur
rendered to General Sherman April 90
The Army Of the Trans Mississippi, having
had pretty much its own way in Texas and
Western Louisiana since Banks Red-river
campaign, one year before, was exceeding
iy 10th to yield to the Government of the
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30
I,ake Port near New orleans ".

Lake Port near New Orleans w.
the middle Of tho forenoon next day. At
the landing onc-legged soldier from Lees
army hobbled of the boat with crutch and
cane. He had given four years OF service
for what And now crippled, penniless
and perhaps homeless, he returned to his
native city to drag out the remnant Of a
life worse than ruined by war originally
brought on by few in his native South,
with WHOM he had neither interest nor
sympathy.
Some days were spent at New Orleans
making out the muster rolls, turning over
Government property, etc.
BY and by, all being in readiness, passage
up the river was secured on q most excel
lent river boat, and upon this the battalion
embarked
The trip was delightful, and many places
passed with which the command had every
reason TO be familiar Among these were
Baton Rouge, Morganza Bond, Grand Gulf,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

THESE ARE SOLID FACTS
The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters Inactivity of the Liver, Bill
iousness, Jaundicc, Constipation, Weak
Kidneys, or any disease Of the urinary
organs, or who ever requires an appeti-
ger, tonic or mild stimulant, will always
find Electric Bitters the best and only
cure known They act surely and
quickly. Every bottle guaranteed to
give entire satisfaction or money re-
funded. Sold at fifty cants bottle by
Stone & Hassell
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

The best on earth, can truly be said
Of Griggs' Glycerine Salve, which is a
sure, safe and speedy cure for cuts,
bruises, scalds, burns, wounds and all
other sores. Will positively cure piles,
letter and all skin cruptions. Try this
wonder healer. Satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded Only % cents.
Sold by F. W. Bryan. 38m12
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

BUCKIEN'S ARNlCA SALVE.-
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
or money refunded Price
25 cents per box. For sale by
STONE & HAssELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30
THE END.

AN important element of the success
of Hoods Sarsaparilla is the fact that
every purchaser receives a fair equiva-
lent for his money The familiar head
line 400 Doses One Dollar" stolen by
limitations, is original with and true only
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. This can easily
be proven by any one who desires to
test the matter For real economy. buy
only Hoods Sarsaparilla. Sold by all
druggists.
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SECTION XXII-DIsBANDINGT TIE AR
MIEs-THE SOLDIER ONCE MORE a
PRIVATE CITIZEN.


SECTION XXIII-DIsBANDINGT THE AR
MIEs-THE SOLDIER ONCE MORE a
PRIVATE CITIZEN.
Enlisting, equirp.ng, drilling and disciplin-
Ing an army is long, tedious process as any
one can readily SEQ. Disbanding an army,
which includes satisfactorily settling with
and mastering out each individual compos-
ing it, and properly accounting for all
property had from the Government is not so
difficult q process, but yet one that takes
time and much labor.
Pretty soon after the surrender OF the
commands Of General Lee and Johnston,
orders were issued for the mastering out
OF all whose terms OF enlistment expired
before certain date.
In the case Of the writer's regiment, a con-
solidated ono embracing two original regi-
mental organizations, about e-haf had
been mustered into service at an earlier
date than the other.
To meet this difficulty an order came from
General Sheridan-sincc the latter part OF
April in command of the departmept-for
mastering out and discharging those in the
regiment whose term OF service expired at
the earlier date and the organization Of the
remnant into q battalion with it's original
designation.
This order nec2ssitated In its carrying
out much extra clerical labor among those
whose business it was 10 do this kind OF
duty, but finally the rolls were all made
out and upon one set were the names OF
the lucky ones who were soon TO go TO
their homes and friends in tho North, and
upon the other those Of their less fortunate
comrades who were 10 remain in service
yet awhile longer. The writer was among
the latter.
Early one morning in July those to be
Immediately mustered ont were drawn up
in line for the march 10 Mobile, three miles
distant, where steamer awaited them at
the wharf
The writer never will forget the appear
ance Of me little band as it stood in line at
the top of hill, as ne viewed 1t from his
tent on the hill opposite. How light their
hearts and how buoyant their steps as they
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30
IssNN0

ono the Children. They are es-
- NV pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough.
eta. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy positive cure. 1t saves
aea.s of anxious watching. Sold by
Barber, McNair & Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

The soothing and restorative effects
of Ayers Cherry Pectoral are realized
in all cases of Gods, coughs, throat or
lung troubles, while its powerful heal :
ing qualities are shown in the most Sc
rious pulmonary disorders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

When she was a Child, she cried for Cestoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

NOTHING LIKE II No medicine
has ever been known so effectual in the
cure of all those diseases arising from
an impure condition of the blood MS
ScovILL's SAR5APARILLA, OR BLOOD
AND LIVER SYRUP, for the cure OF Scrof-
ula, White SweliGgs, Rheumatism,
Pimpes, Blntches, Ernptions, Venereal
Sores and Diseases, Consumption,
Gui,rc. Boils, Cancers, and AL kindred
diseases. No better means Of securing
a beautiful complexion can be obtained
than by using SCOVILL'S BLOOD AND
LIVER SYRUP. which cleanses The
blood and gives beauty 10 the skin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

This letter Is written In a close hand.
upon yellow paper, letter size, OF better
quality than most of the Confederate man
nfa cture.
Like McCauley's letter, II has been in
the writer's possession twenty-one years,
and the young Nixons, then below school
age. are now, If alive, mature men and
women; and Hall, good looking and smart
like his mothers people, is approaching
middle age. Aye, the baby boy that may be
pulled at his mammals dress skirts while
she was unloading her heart to her moth
or, and wishing she were man that she
might do battle for her beloved South, and
saying bitter things OF our gallant Sher-
man-her baby boy Of twenty -one years
ago very likely just came of age In time
TO cast his first vote for Cleveland in 1884
And his mamma, II living, notices some
gray hairs in her head, and some Of the
marks OF time upon her face as she turns
to the glass. And what about sgou alp
that phrase so common in the South.
''Beckie," most likely, long since mar
ried and is now the mother OF large brood
of children that look like our family Good
Mrs. Julia Murphy is probably nice, fat,
old lady, who remembers sll about the war
and the time of "the surrender"
But Mrs Victoria Nixon has probably
attended two funerals in the past twenty
one years, one not great while after the
war closed, when grandma died and was
buried at the old family burying ground,
under the great livc-oak; and the other q
short time ago, when the dearly beloved
mothern was laid beside the husband that
died many years before and left behind a
widow and a number of cl,ldren. But
Aunt "viclxy" comes over on visit some
times, and while old and infirm has a mem
DRY that's wonderfully tenacious in recall
ing old things, especially the many good
traits OF sister and mother-Mrs. Nixon's
mother and grandma
Cousin Bob has grown TO middle age and
is a rotund, jolly. prosperous farmer, and
Is very fond OF telling how nearly he came
to starvation when lighting under Hood.
Fellow soldier upon the Noble campaign,
did it ever occur TO you that those fellows
over there that you fired at 80 rccklessly
had homes, friends and kindred like you,
al OF which were rs near and dear to them
IS was yours to youl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

A1oNNeNNeNA pleasant /, and and
results, are Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets.
Recommended by physicians and endorsed
by all who have used them. The best
remedy for Dyspepsia, Flatulency and Con.
stipation. Guaranteed, and sold at 25c. by
Barber. McNair q Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30
SO many times.

so many times.
One day the writer was sitting upon the
fence around the house near which his COM
pany was encamped, when all at once a
terrific explosion was heard that seemed to
be right at hand. The first thought was
that the Brigade Battery had, unnoticed,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

500 pounds of dry-picked chicken body
Feathers for sale ut 2le per pound by
loft MORSE s. WILEY.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30
Teachers Attention!

The Second Term OF the Cassville
Normal Review School will open June
20. 1887, and will continue ten weeks.
The ilattering results attained last
summer insure prosperous and profit
able term this summer Tho objects
of the school are, especially to fit
teachers for the county superintendent
examination for Third, Second and
First grade certificates. Persons ex-
peciing to attend the school will confer
favor by notifying the principal and
naming the studies they wish TO pursue.
Good board can be obtained at from
$3.50 to $500 per week. Tuition 65c.
per week in advance. Full term 10
weeks, 5000.
For further information address:
CLYDE II. SHowALTER,
Principal.
Cassville. Wis. 1m5-S
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

NCN,N trife with any Throat 0,
Lung Disease. If you hav1
a Cough or Cold, or the children aro
threatened with Creupor Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and rreyeH'
further trouble. 1t is positive cure,
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and 500
For Sale by Barber. McNair IL Go.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

Eiaoi reports continually come from those Us
sag Or. Jones Red Glover Tonic.
j. NJ. WAMPLER, Druggist
RtchfnunG Ind
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30
we vcNSON

IS warranted, is because it is the best
Blood Preparation known. 1t will posi-
lively cure all Blood Diseases, purifies the
Whole system, and thoroughly builds up the
constitution. Remember, we guarantee it.
For Sale by Barber, McNair & Co.
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OF THE WAR-SAcKKD GRAIN PILED ON THE
LEvEE.-From an Old Photograph,
taken position nearby and discharged sew
eral pieces simultaneously; but turning his
eyes toward Mobile the writer saw rising
there that great column Of smoke charac-
teristic of an explosion.
The smoke mounted up in a dark, thick
mass and then spread out like an immense
umbrella or mushroom, and through IL
could be seen broken timbers and debris Of
all kinds flying in every direction.
Although three miles from Mobile, quite
conclusion was felt, and glass was
cracked in the windows Of the house near
camp.
II was supposed a steamer at the wharf
had blown up, but later came word that an
immense amount of ammunition surren-
dered by the Coniederates, shipped in by
rail and stored in a large warehouse in
Mobile, had exploded. A number were
killed, ands the shock in the city was al
most like an earthquake, breaking win
dows and tearing doors from their hinges
all over the city.
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Debility

Languor, and Loss Of Appetite, arc cured
by the use Of Ayers Sarsaparilla. This
medicine relieves that sense OF Const0nt
Weariness, from which SO many suffer,
purifes, invigorates, and yl;aliEes the
blood, gives tone and yigor to the
stomach, and restores the appetite, health
and strength more surely and speedily
than any ether remedy.
Positive Proof,
Two years ago suffered from Lose OF
Appetite and Debility, the result OF Liver
Disease. After having tried various rem
edies, and several physicians, without re-
ceivipg any benefit, began taking Ayers
Sarsaparilia. The first bottle produced
marked change, and the second and third
accomplished so much that felt Ike
new man. l baye, since that time, taken
about one bottle every year, and had no
recurrence of the trouble. - William +.
Way, East Lempster, n. II.
II any one suffering from General De-
bility, Want Of Appetite, Depression OF
Spirits, and Lassitude will use Ayers Ssr-
sapariIla,
I am confident cure will result therefrom.
/ have used it, and speak from expert
encc. IF. 0. Loring, Brockton, Mass.
Sold by Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, O..
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of of :, e

SUIHVIIUH u Z
cured every year by Acker's celebrsied
English Remedy. 1t is a guaranteed PREF
aration if it does not help you it will cost
you nothing. Try it. A single dose viii
show its good effect. Trial bottles 10 cts.
For sale by Barber, McNair & Co.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

Dr. Jones' Glover Tonic sells well and always
gives satisfactiou No article in my store has rs
Many friends FP. YERGIN, Druggist.
Paris. Ills.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

HAVE returned from Chicago with
= large and carefully selected stock of
millinery. novelties AMI fancy goods.
It will cost the ladies nothing to call
aad examine my stock.
MRs. l.. K STEPHENS.
Fo.osi, Wis
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70 For information in reference to Lands and
Towns owned by the Chicago, Milwaukee Il st.
Paul Railway Company. write to II. G. Hugan,
Land Commissioner. MilMaukee. WISCONSIN,
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3. tslioME BLESS I'D WITH BABY
;e o,7,n,s.e Ni,io.t the monthly visits
os gssl4 co.'s. that delight, comfort
9TH, i; ts,e r.oticr. Qaiy publication ~ the
devoted Is tie care Of young children.
t.eare a.ad 70 rscomIpeadit. Is Beekman St,
y. W Size year; IS esnts copy
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ELY'S
CREAM BALI
TIE GREAT S gxTEH s 4.

curative range of DR.. Jones' Red Clo
yer Tonic are its great blood purifying
qualities and its gentle aperitive ae-
ton, thereby removing all restraint
from the secretive organs, curing
taa99.iy and thoroughly dyspepsia,
sness, bad breath, piles, pimples,
5 airits, sick and NERVOUS headache,
IL, malaria, and all stomach. liver
"a kidney troubles. The most deli
case stomach accepts it with relish.
Price, so cents, Of druggists.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

1t is the Short Line and Best Route
between all principal points in the
Northwest, Southwest and Far West.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

For maps. time tables, rates Of passage and
freight etc. apply to the nearest station agent OF
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway. or to
any Railroad Agent anywhere in the World.
L. MILLER, A. ". II. CARPENTER,
General Manager. Gen1 Pass. and Tiki. Agt.
}. F. TUCKER GEO. II. IIEAFFORD,
Asst Genl Manager. Asst Gen'l Pass. &Tkt Agt
Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1887-06-30

Owns and operates 5000 miles OF thoroughly
equipped road IN Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Min
nesOta ana Dakota.
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GENERAL ROBERT Z. LEE.-From Cut In Har-
pers War Volumes.
the head of the family expostulated with
him for thus trusting so much to Yankee
soldiers.
One day in August an order came
for the battalion to report ct New Orleans,
to be mustered out. A boat was taken al
Mobile one afternoon aud the trip made by
way of Mississippi sound, GRANTS Pass and
Lake Ponchartrsin.